With the absence of Tawera Kerr-Barlow, affected against the Bristol Bears, Thomas Berjon (26 years old) should wear number 9 for the fourth time this season, the first since September 28 and the precious success obtained on the lawn of the Racing 92.
The scrum half, whose versatility is so valuable, has since rendered proud services, on the wing as well as against Lyon and off the bench where his dynamiter qualities can be expressed. The one who passed the milestone of 100 matches in Yellow and Black, in September against Toulon, thus nicely closed the mark last Saturday against Bristol. Behind a scrum and a messy ball exit, the child from Puilboreau (Charente-Maritime) tried his luck alone, broke a tackle and flattened under the posts to register, already, his third achievement of the season. His eighteenth, already, under maritime colors.
If he is valuable in finishing, the scrum half has also progressed in his management, which is what the staff expects the most from. In this area, he is in good school with Kerr-Barlow as a model to follow. “I have had a bit of an impact-player role for several years, he mentioned recently. It’s true that when Tawera (Kerr-Barlow) isn’t there, often it’s me who plays and I’m very happy with it. Afterwards, I always make sure to be ready if Tawera is injured, I work on my side. Whether I’m a substitute or not, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m not complaining.” And he brings all his energy when the opening presents itself.
